The Welsh Government has published a paper proposing what it describes as “once‑in‑a‑generation” reforms to the governance of water in Wales
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The Welsh Government has published a paper proposing what it describes as “once‑in‑a‑generation” reforms to the governance of water in Wales
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Read moe about #humanrights in #NewZealand on, HR2W Legal Expert, Kay Windle's analysis:
✅https://humanright2water.org/blog/2026/01/27/new-zealand-blog/
✅https://humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12/18/turning-the-right-to-water-from-principle-into-practice/
Initiatives such as the Local Water Done Well policy package set national service standards, strengthen local providers, introduce accountability mechanisms, and apply economic regulation to improve both accessibility and affordability.
Despite the absence of a written constitution, New Zealand has developed strong legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks to safeguard water rights.
For Human Rights Day, HR2W Legal Expert, Kay Windle, shared her insight on New Zealand’s distinctive legal approach to the human rights to water and sanitation.
Women must shape the future of water. Worldwide, women make up just over one-fifth of the water sector workforce and remain underrepresented in decision-making roles. Join the conversation and help drive decisions shaping a more water-secure future for all! #WorldWaterDay
“The strength of human rights provisions lies in their enforceability” – Chelsea Agbasiere
HR2W Legal expert Chelsea Agbasiere has developed an analysis on Kenya’s legal framework. Read more here: humanright2water.org/blog/2026/01...
Why is it important to push forward an inclusive and collaborative approach to guarantee the #HRWS and a #HRHE?
HR2W Legal expert, Chelsea Agbasiere has developed an analysis on how they are implementing these rights for the Kenyan society.
Read more: humanright2water.org/blog/2026/01...
Watch Martha's analysis on the United States and California on our latest blog: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12...
Are you interested in knowing more about water in the United States?
Read the Data on Tap publication on Our Partner's Research: humanright2water.org/blog/2023/05...
At our Human Rights Day dialogue, Martha explored how the human right to #water is recognised and applied in the United States, with a particular focus on #California.
In today’s political climate, Professor Martha Davis highlights the growing importance of international and federal standards and human rights frameworks as essential tools for advancing water and #sanitation justice. Progress, #leadership, and the work still to be done.
Watch Martha's full presentation and analysis on the United States and California on our latest blog here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12...
Because the right to water is not recognised at the federal level, California stands alone as the only U.S. state to formally recognise the human right to water through statutory law, explicitly grounded in international human rights norms.
How can fragmented water governance challenge water rights?
At our Human Rights Day dialogue, Professor Martha Davis explored how the human right to water is recognised and applied in the United States, with a particular focus on California.
🇧🇷 How are the human rights to water and sanitation upheld without explicit legal recognition in Brazil?
Watch Legal Expert, Amael Notini's full presentation and analysis on Brazil on our latest blog here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12...
#HRWS #Brazil #WaterJustice #HumanRights
Read more about Brazil on Amael’s Policy brief on our website here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/01...
Despite these constraints, Brazil continues to advance water and sanitation rights through judicial interpretation and complementary legislation—demonstrating how human rights standards can be protected even in the absence of formal constitutional recognition.
Amael highlights gaps in accountability and transparency, particularly the lack of effective oversight and enforcement mechanisms within the water and sanitation sector.
Watch Amael’s full presentation and analysis on Brazil on our latest blog here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12...
#HumanRightToWater #HRWS #Brazil #WaterJustice #HumanRightsInPractice #EnvironmentalRights #HR2W
Yet courts have upheld these rights through the interpretation of related constitutional guarantees—including the rights to life, health, and a clean and healthy environment. At the same time, persistent challenges remain.
🇧🇷 How are the human rights to water and sanitation upheld without explicit legal recognition?
Brazil shows that constitutional silence does not mean inaction. As HR2W Legal Expert Amael Notini explains, Brazil’s Constitution does not explicitly recognise the human rights to water and sanitation.
The global water crisis affects everyone – but not equally. Where people lack the
human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, inequalities flourish, with women
and girls bearing the brunt. It’s time to centre women and girls in water solutions. #WorldWaterDay
December 2025 Recap!
On behalf of the HR2W team, we hope everyone enjoyed a restful break. As we step into a new and exciting year, we invite you to read our December newsletter on Substack. Subscribe to receive monthly updates: bit.ly/4srFucV
When the #HRHE is integrated into the constitution, the country thrives. Uganda is a powerful example that with this foundation more legal frameworks can uphold the law and help the environment be #clean for everyone.
Read a legal analysis on Uganda here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12...
We’re delighted to welcome Lesha Witmer to the HR2W Expert Committee!
Her expertise on water governance, gender equality & human rights will strengthen our mission to advance the human rights to #WASH worldwide.
Read more about our Expert Committee Members: humanright2water.org/expert-commi...
Today is #WorldToiletDay.🚽
3.5 billion people still lack safe toilets. In Kibera, children face health, and safety risks every day due to poor sanitation. The Watoto Program is changing this—one safe toilet, one child, one school at a time. 💛 Donate to help:
humanright2water.org/blog/2025/11...
Today is World Toilet Day!
🚽 We need toilets fit for the future.
We must urgently invest in ‘future-ready' sanitation – resilient to climate change and
accessible to everyone, everywhere, always.
👉Take action: www.worldtoiletday.org #WorldToiletDay
🚽We’ll always need the toilet
Whatever the future holds, we’ll always rely on sanitation to protect us from diseases.
But today, 3.4 billion people still don’t have a safe toilet.
👉See how we can change that: www.worldtoiletday.org #WorldToiletDay
Happening today!
If you are at the AWSISA @Afriwatersan conference join Workshop 4 to learn more about integrated #water, #energy, #food, and #ecosystems.
Read more about the session here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/10...
Are you attending the AWSISA #Water and #Sanitation Dialogue?
Don't miss Workshop 4 - an opportunity to learn more about integrated #WEFE solutions in rural locations.
Thank you to the event's participants and organisers for making this happen!
Learn more: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/10...
